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Ghost of Yotei received a near perfect 39/40 score from Famitsu, highlighting its strong reception in Japan, though it hasn't surpassed the 40/40 score of Tsushima. The game is highly anticipated and could follow Tsushima's success in Japan.
Aquaplus has announced a new entry in the Utawarerumono series, titled 'Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube,' set to release in Japan in 2025. The game will feature contributions from key staff such as Suga Munemitsu and Naoya Shimokawa, and will build upon the gameplay system of 'Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten.' The announcement was made at the 'Great Aquaplus Festival: 30th Anniversary' event, though further details and footage have yet to be released online.
Square and Enix merged 20 years ago, creating a Japanese gaming powerhouse. The two companies were at the forefront of the industry, with Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy being their biggest franchises. The merger was a big deal in Japan, where the console gaming market was at a zenith. The companies merged to create new media experiences, and they didn't hesitate to get into the mobile market fairly early, which helped carry them through the rough transition to HD gaming. The merger remains one of the defining events of Japanese gaming history.